Hello from Canada
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01-09-2012, 07:40 PM
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Hello from Canada
Hey guy/girls.
Great forum you have, I came across a Carb how-to guide and it was extremely useful. After ready the post I had to sign up. I love in Ontario, Canada and I am going into my second year of riding. I ride a 1996 Smokin' Joe. I paid $2700 for it and it needed some tlc. I made my first mistake by taking it into a local shop after having some issues, I asked for then to change the plugs before anything else and if not go onto carbs, fuel pump, coils etc. I spent a ton of money in the two trips I made there. After it still not running right when I got it back the second. I took it upon myself to change my plugs, and my bike has been good ever since.
I have decided to completely restore my bike as money and parts become available and make it look like it just came off the production line. My Smokin' Joe was built in Jan '96 and is number 48 on the line. Look forward to learning from everyone.
Brad
Great forum you have, I came across a Carb how-to guide and it was extremely useful. After ready the post I had to sign up. I love in Ontario, Canada and I am going into my second year of riding. I ride a 1996 Smokin' Joe. I paid $2700 for it and it needed some tlc. I made my first mistake by taking it into a local shop after having some issues, I asked for then to change the plugs before anything else and if not go onto carbs, fuel pump, coils etc. I spent a ton of money in the two trips I made there. After it still not running right when I got it back the second. I took it upon myself to change my plugs, and my bike has been good ever since.
I have decided to completely restore my bike as money and parts become available and make it look like it just came off the production line. My Smokin' Joe was built in Jan '96 and is number 48 on the line. Look forward to learning from everyone.
Brad
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I will get some pics up soon, I hope I can post pics already, I know I can't view them, it says I don't have permission. A few things about my bike:
Just over 50 000 km's on her.
Shinko Tires.
Speedo Healer ( Bought it with -1 front sprocket.
Tire hugger just removed.
Need to but a new rear fender and customize the turn signals properly, last owner did a hack job.
Fairings are in ok shape but I am on a misson to replace most of them.
She is running a bit rich but I need to wait for the warmer weather to tune her properly.
She is still running well and I am trying to do some research and find out if the engine will need an overhaul soon, I hope not because I don't have the money right now lol.
On a good note, it's winter time in Canada and almost the middle of January; freezing but dry enough to ride, just got back and I am defrosting.
Cheers
Just over 50 000 km's on her.
Shinko Tires.
Speedo Healer ( Bought it with -1 front sprocket.
Tire hugger just removed.
Need to but a new rear fender and customize the turn signals properly, last owner did a hack job.
Fairings are in ok shape but I am on a misson to replace most of them.
She is running a bit rich but I need to wait for the warmer weather to tune her properly.
She is still running well and I am trying to do some research and find out if the engine will need an overhaul soon, I hope not because I don't have the money right now lol.
On a good note, it's winter time in Canada and almost the middle of January; freezing but dry enough to ride, just got back and I am defrosting.
Cheers
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01-14-2012, 01:50 PM
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I will get some pics up soon, I hope I can post pics already, I know I can't view them, it says I don't have permission. A few things about my bike:
Just over 50 000 km's on her.
Shinko Tires.
Speedo Healer ( Bought it with -1 front sprocket.
Tire hugger just removed.
Need to but a new rear fender and customize the turn signals properly, last owner did a hack job.
Fairings are in ok shape but I am on a misson to replace most of them.
She is running a bit rich but I need to wait for the warmer weather to tune her properly.
She is still running well and I am trying to do some research and find out if the engine will need an overhaul soon, I hope not because I don't have the money right now lol.
On a good note, it's winter time in Canada and almost the middle of January; freezing but dry enough to ride, just got back and I am defrosting.
Cheers
Just over 50 000 km's on her.
Shinko Tires.
Speedo Healer ( Bought it with -1 front sprocket.
Tire hugger just removed.
Need to but a new rear fender and customize the turn signals properly, last owner did a hack job.
Fairings are in ok shape but I am on a misson to replace most of them.
She is running a bit rich but I need to wait for the warmer weather to tune her properly.
She is still running well and I am trying to do some research and find out if the engine will need an overhaul soon, I hope not because I don't have the money right now lol.
On a good note, it's winter time in Canada and almost the middle of January; freezing but dry enough to ride, just got back and I am defrosting.
Cheers
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